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title: "Academic Search Complete"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cde1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Academic Search Complete

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cde1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Bedfordshire involves awarding a contract for the "Academic Search Complete" resource, designed to enhance scholarly research within academic institutions. The procurement, taking place in Luton, UK, falls under the software package and information systems category. It follows a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, indicating limited competitive bidding. The contract was awarded on 10th September 2025 to EBSCO, an SME operating in the services sector. The contract period spans from 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2026, with a gross value of £45,932.50.

Businesses involved in providing software packages and information systems, particularly those with expertise in academic resources, stand to benefit from this tender opportunity. SMEs with a focus on service provision and a capacity for handling academic-focused data and installations are well-suited to participate in such opportunities. The procurement process demonstrates potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in scholarly research services, enabling them to forge partnerships and expand their portfolios within this niche academic sector.

## Notice

Academic Search Complete is designed for academic institutions, this database is a leading resource for scholarly research. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books and more

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065874-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,227 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 10:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065874-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065874-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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